SCANNER RECAP June 29, 2023 – Thursday

Tornado Watch, More Hail, MISSING RUNAWAY, Faith Matters, The Ugly Truth, Obituaries, Grilling Contest, Community Calendar and more every day on Scotts Bluff County Scanner.

*Know your surroundings and your neighbors*

1:28 pm – 90’s female altered mental status, enroute RWMC.

1:32 pm – Mitchell enroute to seizure.

1:36 pm – Tornado watch in effect for Sidney

1:39 pm – 70’s male enroute to RWMC for ground level fall. Loss of leg sensation.

3:13 pm – Valley enroute 1 female patient.

3:16 pm – Valley enroute respiratory distress.

3:16 pm – Valley 3 out at the airport.

3:18 pm – Valley 16 med command Gering for vomiting.

10:12 pm – Fire alarm 13th st Gering.

Grilling Contest

Everybody’s taco-ing about the Certified Hereford Beef Grill’n Time Contest! Get in on the fun by posting a photo of your favorite beef taco creations at Certified Hereford Beef. You could win a $500 gift card!

Click or Tap for Shelters!

Panhandle Alert – Tornado Watch Tornado Watch issued June 29 at 1:17PM MDT until June 29 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY

Here we go again!

5:16 pm – Hail in Western Banner

5:29 pm – Still hailing. So much for any crops here.

Missing Persons

Always be aware of your surroundings.

Donald “Don” Thomas Westall

FEBRUARY 28, 1942 – JUNE 26, 2023

Donald “Don” Thomas Westall, 81 of Morrill, Nebraska passed away peacefully with his family his side on Monday, June 26, 2023.

Andi and Brian Hale offer encouragement on their daily Faith Matters podcast.

In the Face of Persecution

Area VBS Listings

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Show your #bearcatpride by never missing a game! We are currently running a special on Family Activity Passes now through July 31.

Free Labor Day Musical Festival

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Tuesday March 31 2026 - Scanner News - Panhandle Scanner News

Kimball I-80 exit is still under construction and will be for quite some time, and the road outside of Minatare, that's County Road P that links to 79E link, will be closed for several weeks. That's the road that leaves Minatare to the south, that will be closed for the next few weeks. Yesterday, the Sidney School District partnered with local law enforcement and emergency responders for a full day of safety training following the swatting call incident you may remember on March 2nd. Sydney Schools writes that they have a strong sense of urgency to work closely with local first responders to expand their knowledge and deepen their understanding of area safety protocols as they apply to school emergencies. Local first responders worked alongside teachers, staff and administrators walking through a variety of scenarios that schools across the country may face, and discussed how to respond effectively in each situation. For those not familiar with what swatting is, it's the action or practice of making a prank call to emergency services and an attempt to bring about the dispatch of a large number of armed police officers to a particular address. For more information on the Sidney response and swatting in general, see our news page at Panhandle Scanner. There was a motorcycle accident on Sunday at the monument in Gering that happened on Summit Road right before tunnel number one. We heard from the victim and received a photo of the large pothole in the road that the gentleman hit before crashing. He informed us that authorities were told about the pothole and were aware of it, and he reported to us that other motorcycles have crashed there as well. We're hoping that pothole on Summit Road gets fixed soon. If you're a motorcycle rider, please use caution while driving the monument road.

Chaos on the Airwaves: Multi-Scene Emergency Dispatch - SCANNER TRAFFIC

(PANHANDLE OF NEBRASKA) -- This episode follows a frantic day of emergency dispatches on Saturday, March 21, 2026 covering highway incidents, vehicle crashes, a serious motorcycle injury with CPR performed on scene, reports of grass fires and carbon monoxide alarms, and multiple traffic stops involving impaired or reckless drivers. Listeners get a raw, real-time look at how responders coordinate resources, manage evolving scenes, and handle follow-ups and civilian interactions across multiple jurisdictions. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Why Does the Resurrection Matter? (He is Risen) - Elevate Your Day with Andi and Brian Hale

The crucifixion of Jesus was a very important historical event. We usually hear more about the cross than the empty tomb in the church world, leaving the resurrection for Easter. But the resurrection is not just an Easter message; it lies at the heart of Christianity, even in one sense eclipsing the significance of the cross. For without the resurrection, the crucifixion was just an execution. Lots of people have died on lots of crosses, but there is only One who rose from the dead, ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. The Apostle Paul said; And if Christ is not risen, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins! Then also those who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men the most pitiable -1 Corinthians 15:17–19 NKJV That means if Christ didn’t rise, all the things we’ve done wrong would keep us separated from God forever, and if that is the case, we are to be pitied. Paul didn’t say if Jesus didn’t rise from the dead, Christianity is still a good religion that will make you a better person, instill good morals, and make your life a little better. He said if Jesus didn’t rise from the dead, then this whole thing is a lie, everything we are doing is for nothing, and believers are the biggest fools in the world. Some scholars and preachers try to sound rational or intelligent and say maybe the resurrection wasn’t literal and physical. Perhaps it was a metaphor for something or just a spiritual resurrection. But if Jesus didn’t rise from the dead, then He was not who He claimed to be. If He didn’t rise from the dead, there’s nothing He can do for you: He can’t save you, He can’t forgive you, He can’t wash your sins away, and He can’t heal you… If He didn’t rise from the dead, then He’s just another dead guy. The good news is Christ did rise from the dead, and that changes everything!

The Reality of the Resurrection (He is Risen) - Elevate Your Day with Andi and Brian Hale

Did Jesus really die and rise from the dead? Some say there is no evidence for the Christian faith, but actually, from a historical perspective, the resurrection of Jesus is probably the most well-documented fact in antiquity. People have tried to dispute it numerous ways—Jesus wasn’t really dead, the disciples went to the wrong tomb, or the disciples stole His body. However, none of the theories that try to disprove the resurrection hold water. Ultimately it is indisputable that the disciples (and hundreds of others) believed they had personally seen, touched, ate with, walked with, and talked with the resurrected Jesus. They died for this testimony, and who would die for a lie? He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God. – Acts 1:3 ESV Perhaps you would answer that many have died throughout history for things that were not true. However, there is one very important difference between the disciples and other martyrs. The disciples did not just believe Jesus rose from the dead; they claimed to actually be eyewitnesses of His resurrection. In other words, the resurrection wasn’t just something they believed to be true; it was something they knew for a fact as true. That means if they were lying, they knew they were lying—and they all died for a lie they knew was a lie. Highly unlikely! Not one of them changed his story when faced with the gallows or the sword. They all gladly testified with their blood to the reality that Jesus had risen from the dead. And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain. – 1 Corinthians 15:14 ESV The courage the disciples displayed in the face of death was not only remarkable; it was especially unusual given everything we know about them from Scripture. They totally dropped the ball when Jesus was crucified. One betrayed Him, another denied Him, and the rest ran for their lives. They weren’t courageous and bold; they were weak-willed cowards. But then, something radically changed them. Something transformed them into bold witnesses, proclaiming the gospel everywhere. What changed them was being with the resurrected Christ—they talked with Him, walked with Him, touched Him, and even ate with Him for weeks after He rose from the dead! The disciples lost everything because of their witness of the resurrection of Christ, and they stood to gain nothing in this world by it. If Christ didn’t rise from the dead, all the disciples died terrible deaths to perpetuate a hoax. Do you really believe that happened? Not a chance.